Virtus romana : politics and morality in the Roman histories / Catalina Balmaceda.
| Author/creator | Balmaceda, Catalina, 1970- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2017] |
| Description | xii, 297 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in the history of Greece and Rome Studies in the history of Greece and Rome. ^A371494 |
| Contents | The concept of virtus -- Virtus in Sallust -- Virtus in Livy -- Virtus in Velleius -- Virtus in Tacitus. |
| Abstract | "Late Roman historians sought to respond to the present through the evaluation of the past. Historiography was, therefore, a prime site for defining Roman identity. One of the key concepts for historians was virtus (roughly, "manly courage"). As a political and moral concept, virtus worked as a key idea in the complex system of Roman socio-cultural values, attitudes, and norms and was constantly being redefined and reinterpreted"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2017007235 |
| ISBN | 9781469635125 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 1469635127 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DG205 .B33 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |